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Prop 47 Reductions

California Proposition 47 & Resentencing

On November 4, 2014, California voters approved Proposition 47 – also referred to as the
Reduced Penalties for Some Crimes Initiative or The Safe Neighborhood
& Schools Act. The initiative was a large step toward rolling back
outdated criminal sentencing guidelines that contributed to overburdened
prisons. It also calls for fair sentencing in cases involving non-serious
and non-violent property and drug offenses. As a result of Prop 47 being
passed, certain low-priority crimes have been reduced from felonies to
misdemeanors.

This means that:

Individuals currently serving sentences – either in jail or prison
or under court supervision – for crimes reduced to misdemeanors
under Prop 47 would be eligible for reductions and resentencing.

Individuals who have completed sentences for crimes reduced to misdemeanors
under Prop 47 would be eligible to have their convictions reduced.

Eligibility for Prop 47 Reductions

Whether or not you or a loved one may be eligible for a reduced charge
or re-sentencing under Prop 47 will depend on several factors. For one,
defendants must not have prior convictions for a violent or serious offense,
including certain sex crimes and gun crimes. Reductions are also only
available for the following types of offenses:

Property Crimes - Individuals may be eligible for reduction/resentencing under Prop 47 if
they do not have a serious or violent criminal history and have committed
any of the following:

Shoplifting property valued less than $950

Grand theft of property valued less than $950

Receiving stolen property valued less than $950

Forgery of a check, bond, or bill property valued less than $950

Fraud valued less than $950

Writing a bad check less than $950

Drug Crimes - Proposition 47 declassified the personal use of most illegal drugs from
felonies to misdemeanors. For example, this may include possession of
a controlled substance, which was once a felony offense. Our legal team
can help you determine if you are eligible to have a drug crime conviction
reduced or re-sentenced as a misdemeanor.

Learn More About Your Options!

At the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry, our Orange County criminal attorneys are prepared to help individuals
learn more about California Proposition 47, whether they may be eligible
for reductions or resentencing.

The information on this website is for general information purposes only.
Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.